Depression Counselling in Regina, SK.

Depression is often times a silent struggle. It can be isolating and unfortunately remains stigmatized and misunderstood by society today. I have had clients say to me, "My partner thinks I should just be able to just buck-up but I can't! What is wrong with me?" If depression is a part of your life, you know that its' treatment is not simply "bucking-up." Often times there is a chemical imbalance and/or stressful life circumstances that is making it difficult for you to cope. This does not mean you are weak or flawed in any way. For example, if you had a thyroid condition, you wouldn't think it was "your fault" but yet with depression we do. You don't need to be alone in this.

Cristina uses a mindfulness approach in treating depression. Her holistic approach, paying attention to cognitive, emotional, behavioral and physical components of healing, increases the effectiveness of treatment for depression. You will learn strategies that you will be able to use between sessions and after the therapy ends. You will be able to cope better with future depressive episodes.

Depression can be caused by life events as well as be part of normal life for some people. When depressions hits it can be a struggle to even reach out for assistance but seeing a counsellor can make a big difference to how you feel. Having someone to process events and sort out your thoughts with is a positive step that can result in a significant reduction of distress. We can work together to examine your thoughts as they can have a big impact on how you feel, change those thought patterns and self talk and develop strategies to create an on-going practice of self-care.

Depression can be debilitating and isolating. It can be a very dark place to be. To begin, I want to make sure you do not have an undiagnosed medical issue where depression is a symptom through a medical assessment. As well, I will frequently check in with you to ensure you are keeping yourself safe always. Connection is essential to our overall well-being. We need to feel accepted, in a trusting and comfortable context. We will explore the potential roots of your depression by way of trauma, past abuse, etc. If it's too painful to go there, we will use Focusing to heal through visualization. It is important to me that your journey through depression be gentle and on your terms.

When you’re depressed, it can feel like you’ll never get out from under a dark shadow. However, even the most severe depression is treatable. So, if your depression is keeping you from living the life you want to, don’t hesitate to seek help. Learning about your depression treatment options will help you decide what approach is right for you. There are many types of therapy available. Three of the more common methods used in depression treatment include cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Often, a blended approach is used. Some types of therapy teach you practical techniques on how to reframe negative thinking and employ behavioral skills in com

Many people if not most, will experience a period in their life during which they feel depressed. They lose interest in what used to be important or fun to them. Scheepers can assist people in identifying the relationships between thinking and feeling and behavior and can offer tools and resources to help clients toward feeling hopeful that they, just like so many others, can feel happy again.

DEPRESSION IS ALSO RELATED TO GRIEF AND LOSS EVENTS. IT CAN BE SHORT-LIVED, OR HANG AROUND AND INTERFERE WITH YOUR LIFE AND THOSE YOU LOVE. DEPRESSION CAN BE TREATED CHEMICALLY IF NEED BE, BUT ALL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS WOULD RECOMMEND COUNSELLING FOR SUPPORT. I AM HERE TO LISTEN TO YOU AND I CARE. TOGETHER WE CAN FIND A PLAN FOR HEALTHIER LIVING TO IMPROVE YOUR OVER-ALL WELL-BEING.

It is not uncommon in our society to feel over-burdened by life's demands, which can result in feelings of depression. In supporting someone through feelings of intense sadness and depression, we work together in trying to determine the roots of depressive symptoms and whether any changes can be made in an individual's adaptation to their situation in order to improve mood. Together, we explore the biopsychosocial factors that may lead to depression and work on strategies to help an individual improve his or her functioning and ability to cope constructively with challenges.

In many ways it is important to understand depression as a verb; depressing! Treatment for depression should involve understanding the patterns of behavior that cause depression. There are many ways to treat depression that are easy, accessible and fun! Mindfulness Meditation is an excellent tool that you will learn as a response for depression. Clients make significant gains using this tool!

Unbeknownst to many, depression can often be turned around or healed extremely quickly. For treating and healing depression I use a combination of psychiatric nutrition (i.e., nutritional medicine) somatic experiencing and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. The combination of these various methods almost always produces good results for my clients.

If you are struggling with depression, I invite you to come as you are. We will explore the biological factors, trauma history, current life stressors and stuck points that may be triggering feelings or patterns of hopelessness. I compassionately work with you to challenge thoughts and emotions that commonly fuel depression. By working work with you to learn new skills and solve current problems, my hope is that you will see successful outcomes.

In counseling individuals who are depressed, I find asking what they think their life would be like without the depression can help to find some goals they want to work towards. I also find that teaching about how feelings are affected by our thoughts and behaviors helps to develop a sense of control over the depression. Instead of spending time trying to figure out why a person is depressed, I take a here and now view of what the person wants and what are they doing to get what they want, is it working and do they want to find another way. I do this in my own life when I feel stuck and it does work!!

Dr. Mustafaeva works toward promoting a safe space where she and her clients can collaboratively explore and identify their goals and barriers for wellness and recovery. Dr. Mustafaeva is well-versed in cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance-based therapies, and mindfulness-based therapies and integrates the principles of these treatment approaches to best meet the needs and wishes of her clients.